Special Education Instructional Assistant-HQ ($24,371+)

NORTH DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL; Hurlock (MD); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NORTH DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL in Hurlock, Maryland is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant-HQ for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students in inclusion settings, under the direction of the principal and special education supervisor, to meet Maryland standards and IEP goals.

Starting immediately, the position requires assisting with instruction, materials prep, and one-to-one support as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Requires MSDE-qualifying credentials (associate degree, 48 college credits, or paraprofessional exam).
• Experience in a classroom setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with practices for students with behavioral issues.

Aufgaben

• Performs general instructional-related duties: duplicate materials, prepare materials, support instruction.
• Work under supervision of a highly qualified teacher.
• Assist the teacher and other staff in supervising students.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Understanding of children with special

Following instructions

Accept supervision

Familiarity with behavioral needs

Ausbildung

Associate’s Degree

48 college credits

Paraprofessional exam

Jobbeschreibung

Special Education Instructional Assistant-HQ ($24,371+)

Dorchester County Public Schools NORTH DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL - HURLOCK, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for aSpecial Education Instructional Assistant-HQ for the 2026 -2027 school year at North Dorchester HighSchool. This position will assist school staff in the development and implementation of a safe, comfortable, efficient, and motivating educational environment for students in an inclusion classroom setting. Working under the direction of the school principal and the special education supervisor, this position works with students in decision making, interpersonal development, and academic growth by providing the strategies, resources, and instruction to enable each student to meet the demands of the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards in adherence to the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs general instructional-related duties, including duplicating materials, preparing materials, and working with students to enrich or reinforce instruction.
• Works under the direct supervision of and in close proximity with a highly qualified teacher.
• Assist the teacher and other professionals through general supervision of students.
• Maintains required records and corrects tests and homework papers when appropriate.
• Provides instruction to students in accordance with the teacher's plans and instructions in individual or small group settings.
• If assigned to special education, the assistant will provide one-to-one assistance enabling students to accomplish goals and objectives included in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Promotes goodwill, understanding, and acceptance of the county's programs and actions.
• Provides for appropriate medical and hygienic needs of students. This includes such things as toileting, diapering, toilet training, lifting/positioning, and oral feeding.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Participate in staff in-service programs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Deemed Highly Qualified according to MSDE standards by possessingan Associate’s Degree, 48 college credits, or successful completion of the Paraprofessional examination.
• Previous experience in a classroom setting preferred.
• Familiarity with accepted practices and procedures in working with students, to include those with behavioral problems.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of understanding and acceptance of all children and interest in the education of students with special needs.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to accept supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires the ability to provide hands-on assistance with student personal care, including changing, dressing, hygiene, and other activities of daily living. The employee must be able to safely lift, transfer, reposition, and physically assist students as needed and must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform other physical activities necessary to support student needs.

Please Note:

• Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal candidates will be considered alongside external applicants, and only those whose qualifications most closely match the needs of the position will be contacted for an interview.

Special Education Instructional Assistant-HQ ($24,371+)

Dorchester County Public Schools NORTH DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL - HURLOCK, Maryland Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Dorchester County Public Schools (MD)

Job Details

Job ID: 5954492
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for aSpecial Education Instructional Assistant-HQ for the 2026 -2027 school year at North Dorchester HighSchool. This position will assist school staff in the development and implementation of a safe, comfortable, efficient, and motivating educational environment for students in an inclusion classroom setting. Working under the direction of the school principal and the special education supervisor, this position works with students in decision making, interpersonal development, and academic growth by providing the strategies, resources, and instruction to enable each student to meet the demands of the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards in adherence to the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs general instructional-related duties, including duplicating materials, preparing materials, and working with students to enrich or reinforce instruction.
• Works under the direct supervision of and in close proximity with a highly qualified teacher.
• Assist the teacher and other professionals through general supervision of students.
• Maintains required records and corrects tests and homework papers when appropriate.
• Provides instruction to students in accordance with the teacher's plans and instructions in individual or small group settings.
• If assigned to special education, the assistant will provide one-to-one assistance enabling students to accomplish goals and objectives included in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Promotes goodwill, understanding, and acceptance of the county's programs and actions.
• Provides for appropriate medical and hygienic needs of students. This includes such items as toileting, diapering, toilet training, lifting/positioning, and oral feeding.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Participate in staff in-service programs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Deemed Highly Qualified according to MSDE standards by possessingan Associate’s Degree, 48 college credits, or successful completion of the Paraprofessional examination.
• Previous experience in a classroom setting preferred.
• Familiarity with accepted practices and procedures in working with students, to include those with behavioral problems.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of understanding and acceptance of all children and interest in the education of students with special needs.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to accept supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires the ability to provide hands-on assistance with student personal care, including changing, dressing, hygiene, and other activities of daily living. The employee must be able to safely lift, transfer, reposition, and physically assist students as needed and must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform other physical activities necessary to support student needs.

Please Note:

• Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal candidates will be considered alongside external applicants, and only those whose qualifications most closely match the needs of the position will be contacted for an interview.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24,371 to $35,984 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• CENTRAL OFFICE
• CAMBRIDGE, Maryland 21613
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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